Samsung A08 or A07? What changed and what stayed the same

The Galaxy A08 replaces the Galaxy A07 at the entry level of Samsung's A series. From the outside it's hard to tell them apart: the same 6.7-inch HD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, the same 50MP main camera with a 2MP depth sensor, an 8MP selfie camera and fast charging up to 25W. The differences are in the battery, the durability and what's in the box.

What's the difference between the Samsung A08 and A07?

The battery grows from 5,000mAh to 6,000mAh, which is 20% more capacity with the same screen and roughly the same processor: Helio G99+ in the A08 versus Helio G99 in the A07. Resistance goes up from IP54 to IP64. The first digit is dust, and 6 means fully sealed. The second digit hasn't changed: both are protected against water splashes, and neither is built to be submerged. The A08 also ships with a newer Android version, and Samsung gives both six major OS updates, so the A08 will be supported up to a year longer. The price of the bigger battery is weight: 197 grams for the A08 versus 184 grams for the A07.

What's missing from the A08 box?

No cable and no charger. The box holds the phone, a SIM tray pin and a warranty certificate, and that's it. The A07 still came with a USB-C cable. If you don't have a USB-C charger at home, it's worth adding one to your order. Our guide How many watts does a charger need explains what fits, and a 25W charger is enough for the A08.

Does the Galaxy A08 have NFC?

No. Neither the A07 nor the A08 has NFC, so you can't tap to pay at the checkout with them. If you pay with your phone, look at a higher model in the series.

Who is the Samsung A08 for?

For a child getting a first phone, for parents who want a big screen and a battery that lasts a full day, and for anyone who needs a second phone for work. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and you can add a memory card of up to 2TB, so photos and videos won't fill up the phone. If your A07 works well, there's no need to replace it. If you're buying now, the A08 is the right choice because of the battery and the dust protection.

Warranty and delivery

At AM Phone, the Galaxy A08 is sold with a Pelephone lifetime warranty, under Pelephone's extended warranty terms, with service at Pelephone branches across the country. Home delivery takes 2 to 5 business days.

Galaxy A08 for 770 ₪, in dark blue, green or silver.